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Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... development of the future workforce for flexography. The two-day, skill-based competition features hands-on and written testing in operating a flexo press, prepress, platemaking, and overall flexo knowledge. ...

More of the 411 on RFID

(Archive)

August 30, 2005, ... are taking the lead over retailer and government mandates in driving RFID technology adoption, according to a new study entitled “Analysis of RFID Adoption and Workforce Issues in North America.” The study ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... of industry professionals dedicated to the recruitment and development of the future workforce for flexography. Each year, flexo high school students and teachers from the US and Canada are invited to ...

Phoenix Foundation Addresses ICPF's CorrAllianc

(Archive)

April 23, 2005, ... of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation, addressed the Intl. Corrugated Packaging Foundation's (ICPF) CorrAlliance Partners. The ICPF's mission is to build a knowledgeable workforce for the corrugated industry ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, ...  Said Warner, "Arkay has experienced Virginia’s tremendous workforce firsthand. I’m delighted the company has decided to reaffirm its confidence in the Commonwealth by expanding its business in Botetourt ...

Converters Predict an Improving Economy in 2005

(Archive)

January 30, 2005, ... forecast between 1% and 5%, and 18% forecast as high as 11% to 20%. Ninety-nine percent of respondents planned on either increasing (61%) or maintaining (10%) their current workforce. Only 1% plans ...

PCMC Experiences Surge in Orders

(Archive)

December 07, 2004, ... allowed the company not only to defer the Green Bay workforce lay-offs announced in June, but also to call back 53 employees previously let go. For more information, visit PCMC’s Web site at pcmc.com. ...

Creo's Program Targets Savings of $24 Millio

(Archive)

December 05, 2004, ... globally (5% of the total workforce) and reduce expense by an annualized rate of approximately $24 million by the 2005 fiscal third quarter. (creo.com) PRESS RELEASE VANCOUVER, CANADA - Creo has launched ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... in order to allow ample time to transition. The Bakers Ferry facility is less than five miles from the new location, allowing Vacumet to maintain its current workforce. The company also started up a ...

A Problem Solver's Solutio

(Flexpack)

August 30, 2004, ... Flexicon's custom-engineered laminations and converted products for the medical and pharmaceutical arena, the converter's 70-person-strong workforce manufactures packaging for the growing “wet wipes” (nonwoven, ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... the workforce at Bosch Rexroth Korea to 130. Industry Studies A Look at the European PE Market BRISTOL, UK—PE film extruders are increasing in size as a result of market growth combined with restructuring ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

May 30, 2004, ... son, Lance, now runs Valley (with the close counsel of his father), leading a workforce of 55. PFFC covered Valley Packaging in July 2001. Read that story at pffc-online.com/mag/paper_zipped_hardtobeat_valley. ...

Norampac Inc. Acquires Johnson Corrugated Products Corp.

(Archive)

April 19, 2004, ... Providence, RI, USA. Norampac's release about the buy reports the Johnson facility has an annual capacity of more than 750 million sq ft and a workforce of about 100 employees. States Norampac president ...

Smurfit-Stone Reports Q4 Loss; Widens from Same Time Last Year

(News | New Products)

January 26, 2004, ... and cost reduction initiatives. The rationalization process will result in a total workforce reduction of approximately 1,400 employees and projected savings of $140 million on an annualized basis.  ...

Considering China, Part II

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... in public opinion. “If you look at the total employment at universities and lawyers in the United States today, it amounts to 20 percent of the entire manufacturing workforce. And so what you have is an ...

Green Bay Packaging Folding Carton Div. Achieves 10 Yrs with No Lost-Time Accidents

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2003, ... Bay Packaging's folding carton division workforce. "This is their award," he says. "I'm very proud to be associated with these employees." The company hosted a formal awards ceremony late this summer, ...

Slow-Recovering Economy, Imports Cause Stora Enso NA to Cut Jobs

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2003, ... Stora says the new program includes a reduction in Stora Enso NA's total workforce of about 12%, or 700 employees by mid 2005, which the company adds, by then, the program "will have its full financial impact ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... mill will reduce their workforces by 40 positions as officials reorganize the mills' work process. The cuts will come from the mills' production and maintenance areas and are effective immediately.  ...

Tequity Takes Over Lemo

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2003, ... AG. Lemo specializes in the production of plastic film welding machinery used in making carrier bags, sacks, and pouches, according to the co. It has a workforce of 200 and in 2003, generated sales ...

Industry Comes Together to Fund High School FFTA Flexo

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2003, ...  comforting and a very positive sign to see industry and education working together to strengthen America through building an educated workforce," says Cisternino. "We are proud the FFTA members Harper ...